Question

What led to the birth of Bhakti and Sufi Movement? short​

Answer 1

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The Bhakti Movement originated in India as a reaction against the caste system and ritualism. It was started by the Vaishnava and Saiva saints of south India

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Answer 2

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$\fbox{Reasons that led to the rise of Bhakti}$

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$\green\rightarrow{ }$Evils in the Hindu Society : Hindu society was full of many social anomalies like rigidity of caste system, irrelevant rituals and religious practices, blind faiths and social dogmas. Common men in general had developed an averse attitude towards these social evils and were in need of a liberal form of religion where they could identify themselves with simple religious practices.

$\green\rightarrow{ }$Complexity of religion : The high philosophy of the Vedas and Upanishads were very complicated for the common people. They wanted a simple way of worship, simple religious practices and simple social customs. Alternative was Bhakti marga—a simple way of devotion to get salvation from worldly life.

$\green\rightarrow{ }$Role of Religious Reformers : The chief exponents of the movement were Shankara, Ramanuja, Kabir, Nanak, Shri Chaitanya, Mirabai, Ramananda, Namdev, Nimbarka, Madhava, Eknath, Surdas, Tulsidas, Tukaram, Vallabhacharya and Chandidas. They were the propounders of Bhakti movement and gave a call to the people to worship in the simplest possible way of devotion and love.

$\green\rightarrow{ }$Challenge from Rival Religion : the impact of the Muslim rule and Islam put dread in the heart of Hindu masses. The Hindus had suffered a lot under some of the fanatic rulers. They wanted some solace to heal their despairing hearts.

$\green\rightarrow{ }$Influence of Sufism : The Sufi saints of the Muslim community also inspired the movement. Some similar chords in the two evoked resonance.